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- 架子
架子
jià zi
Meaning
- shelf
- airs
Definition
由若干材料（如木头、金属等）制成的框架，用于放置物品；也指人的高傲、装腔作势的态度。
A frame or shelf made of materials (such as wood, metal) for holding items; also refers to a person's arrogant or pretentious attitude.
Usage
作为名词，既可以具体指物理架子，也可以抽象指人的态度。使用时根据语境不同而含义不同。
As a noun, it can refer to a physical shelf/rack or abstractly to a person's attitude. The meaning varies by context.
Examples
- 1 我把书放在书架上。 (I put the books on the bookshelf.)
- 2 他这个人架子很大，从来不主动跟人打招呼。 (He has a big ego; he never takes the initiative to greet people.)
- 3 这家店的衣服架子很漂亮。 (The clothes racks in this store are very nice.)
- 4 别摆架子了，大家都是普通人。 (Don't put on airs; we are all ordinary people.)
- 5 这个架子是用不锈钢做的，很结实。 (This shelf is made of stainless steel and is very sturdy.)
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